The easiest way to buy HR software

Buy the best software, 
‍not the best sales pitch

Buy the best software, not the best sales pitch

OutSail helps you make smarter HR technology decisions - with expert guidance, real market data, and a lot less work.

Trusted by leading HR teams globally

Audit — Assess current state

Our Tech Stack Audit establishes your baseline and identifies high-leverage opportunities in under 30 minutes.

Research — Shortlist with clarity

Instantly receive a tailored shortlist surfacing the best-fit vendors, pricing expectations, and vendor pros & cons.

Evaluate — Demo with confidence

Structured scorecards and expert-crafted demo questions help your team compare finalists clearly, consistently, and objectively.

Select — Purchase with certainty

Proposal analysis, negotiation support, references, and implementation planning help you purchase confidently and avoid surprises.

How OutSail supercharges HR Tech decision making

Market-leading data

A constant market pulse spanning 1,500 selections, 500 annual purchases, and a marketplace of 220+ vendors

Innovative buying tools

Audits, shortlists, scorecards, proposal analysis, references, and business cases - without having to build from scratch

Independent experts

Industry insiders who know the vendor landscape and sales tactics, to help you separate fit from hype

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Selection Success Stories

Real stories from HR teams that cut through market noise, built internal consensus, and landed with the right technology for their unique needs.

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How Dorel cut their annual spend while finding a more scalable HRIS partner

Learn how OutSail helped a large manufacturer transition to a streamlined and integrated HRIS system - while cutting their annual spend
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How ARC Health extracted from a PEO during rapid growth

Transitioning ARC Health from a limiting PEO model to a scalable and cost-effective HR tech stack amid rapid growth.
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How VetnCare found the ideal HR tech solution in 30 days with OutSail

Learn how VetnCare partnered with OutSail to find the right HR software for their 250-person team — just in time for a seamless year-end transition.
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How Olo saved $300K and leveled up their HRIS platform with OutSail

Learn how Olo, a leading restaurant technology provider, used OutSail to streamline their HRIS upgrade to a best-in-class solution.
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How Nourish reduced HRIS administration fees by 75% with OutSail

Learn how a high-growth telehealth brand used OutSail to transform their HR operations from start-up to scale-up overnight
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How Gentherm reduced payroll vendor evaluation time by 75% with OutSail

Learn how Gentherm used OutSail to find a best-fit, budget-friendly payroll vendor in record time.
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How First Manhattan reduced annual payroll software fees by 40%

Learn how First Manhattan used OutSail to break away from the usual payroll path and find a system tailor-made for their organization.
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How Cambly unified HR Ops across 40 countries

How a global, remote-first company was able to unify their HR experience across 20+ countries
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How Avenues upleveled their recruitment stack for global expansion

Transforming the recruitment process for a global education organization amid rapid scaling.
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How this nonprofit improved their HR Operations while minimizing disruptions

Assisting Sacramento Children's Home in optimizing their existing HRIS and avoiding disruptive migrations.
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The Software Broker Model

We pioneered the HR software broker model. Since vendors pay us a commission when you buy, our core services are free and 90% of our clients never pay a cent.

A Better Way To Buy HR Tech

Independent expertise that saves time and money.

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The HR Tech Download

The industry's most read newsletter.
The biggest stories,  timeliest insights and most interesting conversations in HR Tech.

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Niural AI Is Building Payroll Infrastructure for the AI Era
Newsletter Op-Eds

Niural AI Is Building Payroll Infrastructure for the AI Era

A conversation with founder Nabin Banskota on building its own AI models, using the PEO as an entry point and creating a unified platform for global employment.

How Paychex Is Bringing AI to One of HR Tech's Largest Customer Bases
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How Paychex Is Bringing AI to One of HR Tech's Largest Customer Bases

A conversation with Chief Product Officer Ryan Bergstrom on multi-platform HCM, human-in-the-loop AI, and why expertise may become even more valuable in the age of agents.

Observing HR Tech Buying Behavior in 2026
Newsletter Op-Eds

Observing HR Tech Buying Behavior in 2026

What hundreds of HR software evaluations reveal about shifting buyer priorities, rising vendors, AI adoption, and the state of the market in 2026

Your next HR platform shouldn't be a gamble

Get the decision right the first time with OutSail's data, tools & expertise.

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